Come on ‘Gong Schools, Rocky Trail Academy is coming to Cringila Hills Mountain Bike Park and we’re ready to absolutely send it!
The Rocky Trail Academy is all about fostering the grass-roots development of the cycling sport and are part of our junior rider development program.
Geared towards secondary school students these events are held on a Friday for girls and boys categories in Year 7+8 (Junior), Year 9+10 (Intermediate) and Year 11+12 (Senior). They not only engage youth in healthy social and active recreation but brings a heightened appreciation of nature, the environment, self-reliance , self-learning and independence, all as part of riding a bike in the outdoors.
New to Academy racing, check out the Event Guide for everything you need to know. Jump on our Venue Guide for location and parking info. Hit the Stages Guide for info on all the tracks.
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9:00am-1:30pm
This event is proudly supported by these epic partners:
Tracks Guide
The technical track is the Shimano track. Start on “RUBBLE” and finish on “Sweet Spot”.
An intense 700m long and drops 40m.
The flow track is the Bomber track. Sharing it’s start with SHIMANO drop into “Session” and punch up to finish on “Switchyard”.
A flowy 700m and drops 40m.
The pedally track is the Sendy track. Starting on “Powerful Owl”, then along “Stockpile” before dropping into “Home Run” and finish near the pump track.
A punchy 1.1km with only 20m of climbing and descending
Sharing it’s start with BOMBER and SHIMANO drop into “Bucket” before finishing on “Park Run”. 700m long and drops 40m.
Got a question, check out our FAQ’s or send us a message on the chat at the bottom of the page
Event Guide
Everything you need to know!
Essential Links
- Academy Event Guide
- Academy Rules
- Photo Links
- Volunteer
- Download Teachers Guide
Categories
- Primary – Year 5 & 6 (selected events)
- Juniors – Years 7 or 8
- Intermediate – Years 9 or 10
- Seniors – Years 11 or 12
Entry Fee
- Entry is $60.00 per student
- Open to all school students.
- Entry fee includes all rider photos ( via link to download post-event)
- Group student registration is available – contact jo@rockytrailentertainment.com to arrange
Event Location
Cringila Hills Mountain Bike Park, Lackawanna Street, Cringila NSW, AustraliaRocky Trail Entertainment works closely with the local clubs and land owners or venue managers to make sure each event has the lowest environment impact as possible.
Cringila MTB Park is a fun trail network right in the heart of Wollongong and we’re excited to have so many local and visiting schools and riders participate in what has become a staple venue on our NSW Rocky Trail Academy calendar.
The Schedule
The following is the standard schedule.
All participants must adhere to the 8:50 AM briefing time.
| Time | Activity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 AM | Event Village & Registration Open | |
| 8:50 AM | Compulsory Rider Briefing | The safety code word will be announced here. |
| 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM | Race Runs | Timed runs begin across the three stages. |
| 1:30 PM | Last Race Run | All timed runs must be completed. |
| 1:45 PM | Podium Presentations* | Individual and Overall Champion School awards. |
The following schedule applies to both 1 & 2 day events.
Parking
Please follow the directions of event staff when entering the venue and park as directed.
Event parking will be detailed in the rider brief. School buses/trailers please email jo@rockytrailentertainment.com to secure your spot.
Event Services
- Registration Tent with live timing, merch and race info
- Music and live race updates
- Toilets available on site
- Professional First Aid
- NO bike support ONSITE. Please come prepared and bring spares to ensure you have a great day.
Exhibitors
Some of our awesome event partners will be showcasing their products throughout the event.
Food & Refreshments
Food, Coffee & Refreshments will be provided by these awesome local businesses:
Coffee – Sarah’s Coffee Van
BBQ – Cardinal Baseball Club
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